Say excuse me when you wish to speak to someone who is engaging in conversation

Ask to borrow people’s personal belongings

Introduce yourself to people when you meet them

Don’t put your elbows on the dinner table

Don’t burp at the dinner table

Don’t comment on people’s weight or age (unless it’s positive)

Respect your elders

Don’t hit other people

Don’t lie or steal

Say sorry when you do something that hurts someone else

Be a good listener. Don’t interrupt.

Do not discuss sex, religion, or politics when you first meet someone. Be courteous when you do.

Anticipate the needs of others.

Don’t have your radio or TV so loud it bothers others.

When you mention your enemies speak about them with respect – not matter what they did – they are human and still deserve respect (Yes, I do mean you’re ex too!)

Dress appropriately for the occasion. Yes, this is a tricky one but do you’re best. A lady never deliberately sticks out of the crowd.

Cut the whining and complaining. Seriously, who like a girl that constantly whines and nothing is ever perfect for her? Take what you’ve been given with grace and use it to the best of your ability – however meager it may be.

Honesty. One of the greatest attributes bestowed upon mankind. Use it with tact and pride.

Know how to handle yourself and your emotions. Know what makes you upset, angry, depressed, moody. Learn how to curb the unloveliness. Yes, this takes time and effort maybe a bit of actually trying and failing but remember that old saying, “practice makes perfect?”.

Be punctual. If you’re late – apologize beforehand.

(perhaps a little old-fashioined, but I agree with most of it... so I thought I'd share. Taken from Grace & Poise)